environment medium MCQ

Which of the following is a green chemistry principle?

  1. Using toxic solvents for reactions
  2. Designing chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate hazardous substances
  3. Maximizing waste generation
  4. Ignoring energy efficiency

Answer: Designing chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate hazardous substances

Green chemistry promotes sustainable practices like atom economy, safer solvents, renewable feedstocks, and energy efficiency to minimize environmental impact.

Topic Environmental Chemistry
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC